Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Ford Escape To Transport Motorcycle

Question:

I have a ford escape 2004 and I need a hitch receiver to carry a motorcycle who weights 460 lbs Honda VFR750. Plus I have to install a motorcycle rack weights 98 lbs. Do You guys have it

asked by: Ramon S

Expert Reply:

The highest capacity hitch we carry for your 2004 Ford Escape would be a Class III hitch like the Draw Tite hitch part # 75118 which has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity which would not be enough for your 460 lb motorcycle plus carrier. The only way your Escape will transport your motorcycle is if you use a trailer instead of a carrier.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would need part number # 119178KIT.

expert reply by: Jameson C